Re: Spent the day at the hospital....
From: Nancy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:10:30 -0600 (CST)
Hey Koolaide,
Well first of all you are definitely NOT going crazy. Maybe call back
your doctor ( don't settle for talking to the secretary or nurse) and
speak to him and let him know that your appt. isn't until January and
that in light of these problems you feel you need to see him sooner. He
can tell the secretary to make room. I used to work for a few doctors
and this was not unusual for people to call the doc and get a much
earlier appt. Be firm. As far as your heart racing and trouble
catching your breath, have you ever had a history of panic attacks? That
would be one thing to check out too. Take Care and keep us posted.
--
Nancy
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, Koolaide wrote:
>
>Hi everyone, thanks for the advice. I called my doctor today and told
>the secrtary that he really needs to call me back. When I told him what
>was going on (see headaches, hic-cups and did that come out of me) His
>advice was to stop taking met. and book an appointment with him. Well..
>January 18 was the earliest. I can't wait that long. Last night I woke
>up in the middle of the night with my heart racing and could hardly
>catch my breath. It scared the hell out of me. I calmed down and
>managed to get a little sleep. After I got off the phone with him I
>packed up and went to the hospital emergency room. I thought some one
>there would help me. WRONG. They literally shrugged their shoulders at
>me. They didn't have a clue what PCOS is and must have thought I was
>crazy when I described it to them. They said my heart was fine and to
>see my doctor. He did call my dr's office and leave a message saying I
>was in ER and that I needed an appointment asap.
>So.... now what?? I just can't wait until January. What if I get
>sick(er) or my heart beating like that in the truck (remember I drive
>semi) and also, when I'm on the road I'm 12 to 14 hours away from home.
>I do have health care for the U.S., but still....
>I am sorry... I am rambling, but you are the only ones who understand.
>Just tell me that I'm not going crazy....
> Thanks friends.
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